Tigers Football Insider: Second-year transfers to keep an eye on
While Memphis has brought in several new transfers, the Tigers have multiple second-year transfers who are expected to build from last year. Related story:
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June 2023
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Former Oklahoma offensive lineman commits to Memphis
Massive Cullen Montgomery joins the Tigers after spending two seasons with the Sooners.
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Coaching with the heart: Tigers defensive coordinator puts love first
While the X’s and O’s of football are what reeled him into coaching, Matt Barnes became more interested in the interpersonal relationship side of it all as he got older.
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May 2023
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Kickoff times set for four Memphis football games
The Tigers will start the 2023 season with three straight evening games.
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Former Tennessee defensive back transfers to Memphis
Tigers Football Insider: Defense determined to gel, sooner than later
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Tigers Football Insider: Defense determined to gel, sooner than later
Memphis’ defense has several new faces, but linemen Jaylon Allen and Cormontae Hamilton are happy about the progress so far.
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Buckley: Tigers to the Big 12 talk heats up. Again. Here’s what to root for.
Memphis has been identified as a target of the Big 12, but it has plenty of competition. Several factors would have to fall into place for the Tigers to make a move from the Group of Five to a Power 5 conference.
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The tale of Brady White — from Tigers football stardom to Showboats bench
The California kid set college career passing records at the University of Memphis. Then, he became a starting USFL quarterback. Now, he’s returned to being a backup but handling the setback professionally.
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Tigers Football Insider: AD Laird Veatch expects ticket sales to pick up
“We need it to continue to elevate in terms of the renewals and new sales, but we really expect that to pick up over the next couple of months.”
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Former Louisiana Tech defensive lineman commits to Memphis
Keveion’ta Spears, who appeared in 12 games as a redshirt freshman last season, is the fifth transfer defensive lineman joining the Tigers for 2023.
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Former Sam Houston kicker commits to Memphis
Former Sam Houston State kicker Seth Morgan made 15-of-21 field goals last season. He made all 14 of his extra-point attempts and completed 36 kickoffs with nine touchbacks as a sophomore.
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Tigers Football Insider: 901 Fund ‘outpacing’ fundraising from last year
The 901 Fund raised $831,437 in 2022, and co-founder Clay Presley expects that to increase in 2023.
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Tony Pollard camp: Dallas Cowboy and former Tiger inspires Memphis youth
The Melrose High alum who played for Memphis from 2015-18 was the host of a football camp for youngsters ages 6 to 16 on Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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Colorado transfer defensive back commits to Memphis
New Tigers addition Tyrin Taylor had 29 tackles, an interception and two pass deflections for the Buffaloes in 2022.
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Tigers Football Insider: Sylvonta Oliver receives Steelers minicamp invite
Former Memphis defensive back Sylvonta Oliver has already participated in a New York Giants rookie minicamp. Now, he’s headed to Pittsburgh’s.
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Tigers running backs coach talks about need for agility
Instead of relying on highlight spin moves and unnecessary dancing with defenders, Sean Dawkins teaches how to attack the correct angles.
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AAC commissioner wants to replace Power 6 label with generic branding
Mike Aresco writes a 2,500-plus-word letter making the case for what he wants the conference to be called.
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‘This city has been good to Vanderbilt': Vandy Athletics hopes to strengthen Memphis connections
“Being in the state of Tennessee, I think it’s really important that we have a presence here in Memphis,” Vanderbilt athletic director Candice Lee said.
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Tigers Football Insider: Punter Joe Doyle built strong relationship with Houston Texans
Former Tigers punter Joe Doyle felt confident in his chances of signing an undrafted free agent deal with the Houston Texans.
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Former Colorado tight end commits to Memphis Tigers
Austin Smith caught one 4-yard touchdown pass for Colorado last season.
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April 2023
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Former Tiger Quindell Johnson says he is a ‘hidden gem’
Safety Quindell Johnson is one of five former Memphis football players who signed an undrafted free agent deal or earned a mini-camp invite following the 2023 NFL Draft.
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Quindell Johnson seeks to extend the Tigers’ draft streak to a decade
The University of Memphis has had at least one player taken in the NFL Draft for the last nine years. Former Tigers safety Quindell Johnson hopes to keep the streak alive.
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Tigers Football Insider: Spring transfer portal status
The Tigers haven’t been majorly impacted by the spring transfer portal. Defensive back Ladarian Paulk is the only major contributor from last season who has decided to leave so far.
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Tigers Football Insider: New receivers coach working with ‘familiar face’
New receivers coach Larry Smith recently pointed out that he was coaching at Jacksonville State at the same time defensive line coach Kyle Pope was an athlete.
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Former Tigers QB Brady White to start in Showboats’ USFL season opener
Memphis coach Todd Haley said Brady White has “cemented himself as the starter” heading into Week 1.
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Tigers Football Insider: New assistant coach salaries
New assistant coaches Larry Smith, Jeff Myers and Chris White will make a combined $640,000 this season.
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